Was wondering what a fair value for a VG - EX condition copy of Clawson's 3rd edition 1911 Collector's Guide would be. Looks like quite a range when you can find them.
Appreciate any help.
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Was wondering what a fair value for a VG - EX condition copy of Clawson's 3rd edition 1911 Collector's Guide would be. Looks like quite a range when you can find them.
Appreciate any help.
the big book?
No. The 3rd edition would be the small book. I paid $50 for mine years ago. Now they too have dried up and people trying to sell them for the big bucks. I think they are hoping that some of the buyers will think it is the big book.
To answer your question I would think $150-$200 would bring a quick sale. Some sellers are reaching for the moon and asking a lot. I don't keep up with them enough to know what they really sell for but I can't see people spending that much for the small book when the real prize is the big book. Guess this wasn't much help huh?
https://www.amazon.com/Collectors-Gu...wson+1911+book
2nd edition
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CHARLES-CLA...77hd:rk:6:pf:0
Thanks for your responses gentlemen. Crazy prices out there. Wish I had a few of the large versions!
gent at a couple of the past Chantilly (Va) gunshows had the small book,
one of each (I think there are 2)
he wanted 450 or so for them , IIRC,
he did not get a sale
275. or so.
I have 3 of them, the small ones...all autographed by Mr. Clawson in person when he attended the Show Of Shows in Louisville years ago..thought of selling one..I also have 7 WWII original .45 manuals also...
Eric ehcatsfan@aol.com
The 1st Editions (1993) printed in softcover don't have a lot of information found in the 2nd and 3rd Editions, like the Ithaca shipping records. The 3rd Edition (2003) is the one you want.
Third edition $360 to $475 on ebay.